Electrical Estimator

Summary

About The Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Estimator to work within our Renewable Connections business for Clients across the UK.

As a Senior Electrical Estimator you will be part of our Electrical Distribution Business who are responsible for the Design & Delivery of major renewable connection electrical works as one-off projects and within long term framework agreements within the non regulated sector

As the Senior Electrical Estimator your responsibilities will include

- Assessment of bid opportunities leading to a bid / no-bid review including assessing key project data and client criteria

- Assess and evaluate any project risks and potential problems

- Responsible for checking the accuracy and completeness of client’s tender documents

- Review tender documentation and determine a project’s technical requirements

- Responsible for the overall estimate of project cost based upon client specification and technical requirements

- Determining the Electrical BoQ for pricing

- Evaluations of options and alternatives

- Assist in the technical and estimating element of preparation of tender and quotations from specification and drawings within defined time periods – In conjunction with the Procurement and civil estimating team, liaise with Sub-contractors and supplies to obtain the best available quotations

- Evaluation and pricing of options and alternatives

- Completion of all company procedure documents and financial information for governance prior to submission of tender

- Assist in the preparation of tender submission

- Assist in post tender presentations and meetings with the client

- Produce formal handover documentation on accepted work. Attend handover meetings where required and explain project scope, estimate, clarifications and assumptions

- Support completion of all company procedure documents and financial information

- Support review and peer review of all projects as part of the estimating team

- Work alongside other members of the team to ensure effective deliver of targets

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

- Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering / C&G Qualification or equivalent

- Extensive experience within the renewable energy sector and non-regulated sectors

- Experienced Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in providing technical solutions and estimating major project costing for an electrical and civil engineering environment

- Knowledge of 400kV, 275kV, 132kV, 66kV and 33kV High Voltage equipment and systems

- Extensive knowledge of Battery Energy Storage systems, balance of plant and connections

- Extensive knowledge of Solar PV installations, balance of plant and connections

- Extensive knowledge of data centre electrical installations and connections

- Understanding of National Grid and DNO Standards

- Experience estimating for major EPC and framework (schedule of rates) projects

- Strong commercial acumen – knowledge of forms of contract

- Organised with a high attention to detail

- Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction projects

- Effective collaborator

- Effective communication skills

- IT Literate in MS Office software – word, excel etc

- General knowledge of H&S in construction